…buildings, blowing off the roofs of some shops and damaging goods from rainwater. A trader at Kpiri-Kpiri Market, Mrs Chioma Ifeanyi, said that many traders suffered heavy losses, particularly dealers in electrical appliances. "The rainstorm caused extensive damage, and many shop owners had their goods damaged by rainw…

…Lebanon since, which prompted Iran to say it would again shutter the crucial oil and gas trade route, having opened it as part of the deal. By Sunday evening, however, there had been no reports of Israeli strikes or continued fighting, with some residents of southern Lebanon cautiously trickling back to their homes. –…

…significant losses as the storm destroyed commercial buildings and damaged goods. A trader along Afikpo Road, Mr. Jude Orji, said several shops were affected, with roofs blown off and traders forced to quickly evacuate their goods. "The rainstorm caused extensive damage. Many shop owners lost valuable goods, while trad…

…late mother spent the greater part of her life giving herself “to the welfare of traders, to the protection of ordinary women who built their livelihoods stall by stall, and to the organisation of a community that the powerful had too often overlooked. “She turned scattered effort into collective strength, and she taug…

…grassroots campaign across the state and enjoyed significant support among artisans, traders, pensioners, and other segments of the population. Bejide argued that the alleged resort to vote-buying by the ruling party was itself evidence that the ADC posed a serious challenge in the election. "We went from house to hous…

…reportedly filmed on "near-perfect copies" of the Polymarket website, while featuring trades and winnings that were not real. The creator videos were then amplified by a "social-media army" deployed by a marketing contractor. The WSJ said the company also told those creators not to specify that they'd been paid by Poly…

…In his case, the second suspect, who is a pensioner and also into the illicit drug trade, was nabbed by security guards at Saint Silas Secondary School, Old Umuahia. Babafemi said that the suspect was caught supplying illicit drugs to two teenage students (names withheld) in the school. He added that the guards thereaf…

…culture and Africa's place in the global economy shaped discussions at the Afretrade Entrepreneur's Festival, which drew public figures, business leaders and diaspora stakeholders to Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from June 17 to 19, 2026. Among those who participated in the three-day gathering were for…

…complex non-tariff measures (NTMs). UNCTAD's warning points to a shift in global trade dynamics where regulatory complexity, rather than tariffs, is increasingly determining who trades, what is traded, and at what cost. In April, the Debt Management Office (DMO) increased borrowing costs at its latest Federal Governmen…

…goods would help Nigeria maximise opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). More insights Beyond improving export infrastructure, the NESG urged Nigeria to deepen trade engagement with key international markets, particularly in Asia. Asia accounted for 55.5% of Nigeria's merchandise imports…

…to Enugu in December. I am working with the governor of Enugu State. It will enable all traders, especially our brothers from the South-East who do business in China, to go twice every week, put all their goods into one cargo, and have it go straight from Guangzhou to Enugu. Then it can be delivered to Onitsha and Aba.…

…the victim and arrest of the suspects, Abdullahi said the victim, Mrs Morenike Falona, a trader and resident of Ode-Irele, was abducted around 10 p.m. on June 16, 2026, on Orelopo Street, off Ebute Road in Irele.According to him, following credible intelligence, the security outfit deployed a 20-member rescue team that…

…and passenger traffic, and is regarded as Egypt's main gateway for international trade. Its modest 0.98% growth rate reflects a broader pattern in North Africa, where urbanisation is deemed to have already matured compared with the explosive expansion seen further south and west. 9. Nairobi, Kenya - 5,603,502 people Na…

"We must continue to strengthen collaboration among farmers, traders, transporters, processors, security agencies, and government institutions to unlock the full potential of the sector," Radda said. The governor acknowledged the challenges facing the sector, including insecurity, poor transportation systems, weak mark…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and BAT Nigeria (BATN) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening

…week-on-week Market Capitalisation: N151.33 trillion, down N5.64 trillion Total Volume Traded: 3.075 billion shares, down from 4.964 billion in the prior week Total Value Traded: N254.614 billion, up from N207.521 billion Deals: 287,157 transactions Year-to-Date Return: +51.62% Gainers: 11 | Losers: 78 | Unchanged: 57…

…like threatening a technically superior Japanese side that were quickly into their trademark, smooth passing game. Daichi Kamada opened the scoring after just four minutes, finishing from close range after deft interplay from Ao Tanaka and Keito Nakamura. The Japanese almost scored again moments later, with only a desp…

…that Lagos is strategically positioned as Africa's leading geo-economic hub, leveraging trade, infrastructure, finance, technology and human capital to drive prosperity across Nigeria, West Africa and the global economy. Sanwo-Olu made the assertion on Saturday at the Geo-Economic Optimization Summit Lagos 2026, organi…

…of surrender will not remain open forever. And no mercy will be shown to those who trade in the blood of Nigerians. As Nigerians, we must stand united and be assured that the enemies of our nation shall soon be history. We will triumph over terror and continue to build a more prosperous nation. General Abubakar's death…

…in slaves continued till much later. The reason for this was that though the slave-trade was abolished in 1808, slavery remained legal in British overseas possessions until 1833, when this too was abolished. The abolition of slavery involved Great Britain in enormous expenditure. She paid the sum of £20m, as compensati…

…energetic dialogue centered on confidence and late-night revelry. The two titans trade verses with an effortless chemistry that feels completely organic, avoiding the disjointed vibe that sometimes slows down major cross-border links. Don't Be Shy is a loud, feel-good tune designed to make you move your body, reminding…

…Shandong province and North Korean labor in Liaoning, making the system a target of U.S. trade and labor scrutiny in recent years. There's been a push within the industry to "re-shore" some of that processing, spurred partly by tariffs and pandemic-era disruptions that made the China round trip less attractive. The bet…

Cuts export freight costs below $2/kg By Yinka Kolawole The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has formally flagged off the expanded Nigeria-East and Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor in partnership with RwandAir, in a move to lower export logistics costs and strengthen Nigeria’s participation in the A…

…Breweries were marked down following dividend payments. The previous week, Seplat Energy traded ex-dividend, while Julius Berger, Chemical and Allied Products (CAP), BUA Foods, and Jaiz Bank have also experienced similar adjustments in recent weeks. These markdowns have collectively weighed on the broader market index.…

…the past and had reportedly separated before reconciling recently. Makaye, a cosmetics trader from the Hotoro Tishama area of Kano, was later buried at Unguwa Uku Yan Awaki after his remains were released to family members for funeral rites. At the time of this report, the Kano State Police Command had not issued an of…